Training, Diet, and Mindset Q&A

Training, Diet, and Mindset Q&A

Iron Oath Weekly by Ryan and Lauren
S2 · E1
Oct 29, 2025
53:12

Episode notes

In this episode Ryan and Lauren answer the most common questions they get from their clients. On average they see 100's of clients each week that range from young to old, men to women, and trained to untrained. These questions will help you no matter if you are beginner or advanced.

Here are the questions they discuss:

🏋️‍♀️ Training

How many days per week should I train to see results?

Should I do cardio before or after lifting?

How often should I try and PR?

What is the benefit of wearing a weight belt?

🥦 Nutrition

What are the best apps to track macros?

How much protein should I eat?

Should I take Creatine?

🧠 Mindset & Recovery

What do I do if I mess up my diet?

Do I need rest days?

Do you need to bulk to gain muscle?

Rapid Fire Round

Short yes/no or “this or that” answers to common myths:

Fasted cardio or fed cardio?

Squats or hip thrusts?

Body weight scale or body measurements?

Machines or free weights?

Cheat meals or refeed days?

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